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Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 08:21:29 AM: This is one of my first bots , heeheh .
critism pls :mrgreen:

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/88311ROBOT.bmp)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 26, 2009, 08:33:28 AM: Better than the normal first bot, but still pretty bad.

Always:
Don't use Right Angle motors on HWs
Use DSA
Build to the weight limit
Fill up the chassis
Fit chassis around components.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 26, 2009, 08:45:31 AM: Kristjan, my advice is to go right here for bot building advice:

http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/ra2techs.htm

(SB didn't said what is DSA; answer can be found here)

Also for precise statistics:

http://beetlebros.gametechmods.com/ra2stats.htm

Plus, ballasts are purely weight lost.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 08:57:16 AM: oh, thanks ppl :bigsmile:
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 11:06:54 AM: Why doesn't it flip a sh**? :S :D

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/82790ROBOT.bmp)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 26, 2009, 11:27:23 AM: BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO BATTERY POWER. 1 Nifty is only enough to power 2 normal Z-Teks. You need 1 Supervolt for the drive, and at least one more, probably more than that for the burst motors. And please try to build to the weight limit.

Also, does it have DSA?

Also, I don't think that the mace can even reach where the bot would be.

Also, Don't use square extenders. They are the exact same as circular ones, only square and heavier.

Also, try to use the side attachment points on the extenders instead of angle connectors.
This could probably be made into a Middleweight with some effort.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 11:31:54 AM: Take it easy :vista: haahah
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 26, 2009, 11:35:24 AM: But seriously. Get more batteries.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Reier on February 26, 2009, 11:35:31 AM: SB, I think you over-reacted a little bit.
He is right though, that thing is way underweight, and needs more battery power.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 26, 2009, 12:05:24 PM: SB stop being an ass to the newbie. He's being respectful and nice, there's no need to tell his bot is crap and yell at him.

That needs 3 or 4 black batteries.

Also the mace on a DDT (we call that a "hammer") is pretty much worthless.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 01:09:30 PM: hehe, dont worry , im already makin new and better bot :D
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 01:22:00 PM: This is my other version of the flipper i made some time ago.
Added some weaps n' stuff.

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/98621ROBOT.jpg)

suggestions pls
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: RedSawn on February 26, 2009, 01:58:19 PM: Hmmm... well, there's quite a bit of front protection. Which is good. The wheels could be protected too though.
Two DDTs... sometimes isn't enough for a good flipper in the HW class. Or atleast it's harder to get a powerful flip.
A lot of wasted space there. Might be able to shrink the chassis by about 10~25%.
Needs to use the 800kg limit more.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 02:07:41 PM: Ok , thanks for ur advice ;)
i hoped that the flipper will flipp opponent on thos two spike things and make some dmg :)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Reier on February 26, 2009, 02:11:12 PM: Yes, always try to build to the weight limit.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 26, 2009, 02:35:43 PM: Here's a picture where i whiped emergency butt

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/78990ROBOT.jpg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: System32 on February 26, 2009, 04:37:48 PM: I seriously want to beat you online with my new HW Side hammer, Dictionary.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: andrewm0304 on February 26, 2009, 05:15:36 PM: Well in order to improve your skills you should probably download Starcore V.1, not V.3 at the time. Just look around the forums and people here should be able to give you some useful advice, also check out some other bots people have made to get ideas. Some common things people suggest are just using as much weight as you can within your class and making the chassis as small as possible, yes this means rebuilding the bot a few times but its better in the end.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: 40757 on February 26, 2009, 05:31:35 PM: if you changed the armour, then dont. It's more effective to use the armour that is set on your bot default. It has better defence and weight then the others could offer. I can't tell if that's plastic or just painted red
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 26, 2009, 05:35:56 PM: I am sorry for my whacking. You should get Starcore V.1
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 12:20:46 AM: Quote from: 40757;29821
if you changed the armour, then dont. It's more effective to use the armour that is set on your bot default. It has better defence and weight then the others could offer. I can't tell if that's plastic or just painted red

Its just painted so .
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 12:22:06 AM: Quote from: System32;29816
I seriously want to beat you online with my new HW Side hammer, Dictionary.

Make a hamachi server then or add me to msn :mrgreen:
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: R0B0SH4RK on February 27, 2009, 12:47:29 AM: Just some general advice:

- Try to stick to Shiny Hubs, Rubber Wheels, and Slipperbottom Wheels. Anything else is too weight inefficient or too large a target

- Use round extenders. There is no advantage to the square ones, they are only heavier. You can trim lots of weight off your bots this way.

- Build to the weight limits. The Heavyweight limit is 800 kg; use as much of it as you can. I can guarantee an 800 kg bot will beat a 500 kg bot.

- Try to avoid angle connectors. They generally waste a lot of weight.

- There is a neat little glitch called "DSA" (Double Strength Aluminum). It is the same weight as Aluminum armour, but stronger than Steel. To get it, once you are done building your bot's chassis, simply DO NOT click on the "Armour" tab. Use this whenever possible.

- Browse the showcases for more ideas. You'll see some pretty intricate bots that can show you exactly what the building engine is capable of. Use these as inspiration for future creations.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 27, 2009, 02:00:57 AM: Quote from: R0B0SH4RK;29837

- Browse the showcases for more ideas. You'll see some pretty intricate bots that can show you exactly what the building engine is capable of. Use these as inspiration for future creations.

Quoting for truth.

Seriously, too few newbies do this.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 05:27:53 AM: oke,
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 09:18:00 AM: Made a robot some minutes ago , and it is some kg-s over middleweight ,what should i do?

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/83970ROBOT.jpg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Reier on February 27, 2009, 09:51:32 AM: Can we have a side wiew please?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 09:57:01 AM: Kk , wait .
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:00:53 AM: (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/32336ROBOT.jpg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 27, 2009, 10:06:24 AM: if you want, you can put the wedge on a snapper II so you can get your MW.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:12:02 AM: snapper II ?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 27, 2009, 10:23:49 AM: ^^ proof you don't look in other showcases.

It's a blue burst motor. I don't feel like finding you the link, but i can tell you it's on gametechmods. It's not illegal because it came with the game, it was just hidden.

ask someone else, i'm too lazy to find it. :P
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 27, 2009, 10:26:14 AM: Search the AI parts unlock thing in the downloads section.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:28:21 AM: Omfg, lol theres lots of files there.. :D
u mean i attach it to snow blow or somtin?

IF SOME1 KNOWS WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD blue burst motor TELL ME
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:28:55 AM: oh , ty naryar , didnt saw ur post :)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:32:59 AM: the game crashes when i open motors place.. :S
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 27, 2009, 10:34:21 AM: ugh...
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:35:34 AM: u know whats wrong?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 27, 2009, 10:39:46 AM: Yea, it's you.

You just installed it wrong. Now you are probably gonna have to reinstall your game.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:40:30 AM: naah i got Components.cfz backup , heheh :D
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 27, 2009, 10:49:13 AM: Quote from: Kristjanq;29868
naah i got Components.cfz backup , heheh :D

woohoo! you actually read the instructions. good job.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 10:52:56 AM: But the instructions doesnt help me , the game still crashes.. :(
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 27, 2009, 11:31:30 AM: Then you didn't read all of them. Either way, that is actually an ok middleweight you built.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 11:36:01 AM: thanks ;)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 11:38:29 AM: ooh, i got a problem : those razors hit floor and make the bot unstable and when i wanted to put some higher wheels i go a heavyweight bot , and i fail.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: RedSawn on February 27, 2009, 11:40:15 AM: Quote from: Kristjanq;29852
- Insert near MW spinner picture here -

Hate to admit it, but this rookie just taught me how to have 2 spikes on the same tribar position.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 11:41:07 AM: hhehe :D
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 12:03:12 PM: Thanks to some people i got my new bot MW :) Its named Dr.Pepper cuz i just drank dr.pepper :D , if someone got and better ideas post please!

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/31278Pepper.jpg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 12:06:04 PM: And the inside (https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/55236Pepper2.jpg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 27, 2009, 12:54:57 PM: two things:
1: you can put both pics in the same post
2: convert your picture to a jpeg file. the bmp file is what it is originally saved as, and it takes a while to load.

Also, what is the armor.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 01:00:19 PM: It's titanium
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: RedSawn on February 27, 2009, 01:21:30 PM: Quote from: Kristjanq;29886
It's titanium

You keep forgetting that not choosing armor (I.E: no armor) is as light as aluminum, but stronger then steel?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 27, 2009, 02:33:46 PM: I'll keep that on my mind
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 27, 2009, 03:56:39 PM: Well you're improving, but you need to make that bot symmetrical (especially because it's a Vertical Spinner).

Plus, you have weight for maces rather than razors.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 03:52:30 AM: Lol, made my damage record today whit a MW bot

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/80995No Name.jpeg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 28, 2009, 03:58:36 AM: I think you can now get the Starcore v1 AI pack at http://starcore.gametechmods.com.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 04:00:45 AM: oke , hehe :)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 04:49:50 AM: dang , these bots are quite strong.Gotta make pretty good bot for them..
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: RedSawn on February 28, 2009, 05:34:07 AM: Quote from: Kristjanq;29914
dang , these bots are quite strong.Gotta make pretty good bot for them..

Heh. When you're done with those, get Starcore V2.

When you're done with those... Starcore V3.

By that time... Starcore V4 might of came out.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 05:50:32 AM: heheh , V2 and V3 even harder than V1 ,je?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: RedSawn on February 28, 2009, 06:08:20 AM: Quote from: Kristjanq;29918
heheh , V2 and V3 even harder than V1 ,je?

Not sure about V2, but V3 is the biggest 'fair' challenge you'll get.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 06:43:46 AM: Oh noes :D!
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 28, 2009, 07:22:22 AM: And after V3 i would suggest installing another copy of Stock RA2 and the PYS AI pack, it's even harder.

Also try DSL, it's definitely worth it (link in my sig).
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 07:33:49 AM: Just made my first heavyweight bot , i havent even tested it but it runs

(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/54423HEAVYMETAL.jpg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 08:01:14 AM: I picked some HW bot against me and got owned:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/59246owned.jpeg)
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: System32 on February 28, 2009, 09:37:38 AM: Some of the spinners are too far back. I'd recommend using UBERMOD right now.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 09:39:05 AM: I can move them whit those small motors ,but oh well
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: R1885 on February 28, 2009, 10:42:53 AM: RADS are useless on a HW, you need at least two HPZ's to drive that.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 11:05:00 AM: i dont think they fit in there...
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on February 28, 2009, 11:35:54 AM: Side snowplows are absolutely pointless.

You'd be better with another weapon than dual razors on Y-connectors.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 11:36:55 AM: what should i put in there then?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 12:05:46 PM: OMFG ! some1 tell me ffs..
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 28, 2009, 12:11:05 PM: two razors on 2 extenders
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 12:25:29 PM: Atleast , thanks.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on February 28, 2009, 04:01:42 PM: I want to fight some1 bot, or team and kill other bots on hamachi server
some1?
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: System32 on February 28, 2009, 04:06:50 PM: THIS.
IS.
NOT.
AOL.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Sage on February 28, 2009, 04:29:54 PM: THIS
IS
SPARTA!!
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Reier on February 28, 2009, 04:33:42 PM: I
LIKE
POPCORN
BUT
I
CAN'T
EAT
IT!
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Urjak on February 28, 2009, 04:37:47 PM: YOU
GUYS
ARE
SPAMMING
THIS
THREAD!
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Somebody on February 28, 2009, 05:15:39 PM: Which means...

Please type in normal words, not like you would in a chat room.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Naryar on March 01, 2009, 02:11:31 AM: Plus there is another thread for this.

Lurk moar plz *oops* please.
Title: KristjanQ
Post by: Kristjanq on March 01, 2009, 02:15:51 AM: LOL :D